Introducing SaferVPN’s New Automatic WiFi Security Feature

SaferVPN is proud to announce the launch of our new automatic WiFi security feature! Now you can browse over any public Wi-Fi hotspot without worry or fear. In this post, we’ll expose the growing dangers of public Wi-Fi, and reveal how this new feature instantly protects your browsing.

Public Wi-Fi is everywhere, often free and very convenient – but it’s also quite dangerous. Did you know that 99 percent of these networks are unsecured or have shared passwords and are therefore easily compromised by snoopers and hackers? So before you access the next available Wi-Fi hotspot to stay connected, it’s important to know the risks of having your personal data compromised, have never been greater.

SaferVPN is proud to announce the launch of a new, exciting feature which can change all that. Now, with our Automatic Wi-Fi Security, as soon as your phone connects to an unsecured public WiFi hotspot, you will automatically be protected against online identity theft and cybersecurity threats – without having to do a thing!

In this blog, we’ll show you exactly what to be aware of when you browse and how SaferVPN’s first-ever automatic WiFi security feature can immediately protect your data and online identity.

The Truth about WiFi Security

From the slew of fake WiFi hotspots at this year’s summer Rio Olympics, to the growing threat of shared Airbnb networks, Wi-Fi security is a growing concern for all of us.

Unsecured Public Wi-Fi networks are a haven for hackers, who like to prey in coffee shops, hotels and anywhere else crowds gather to obtain internet connection, as they are extremely easy targets to breach systems anonymously and steal personal data. Hackers can see what you do on unencrypted sites (sites without https at the beginning of the URL address), as well as which encrypted sites you visit, and use this opportunity to install malicious software that can capture confidential information like your credit card details, usernames, passwords and personal email exchanges.

And there is a good chance in the years to come, the risks will become even higher. Today, there are over 50 million public Wifi hotspots globally, with that number expected to grow 7 times this amount, to over 440 million hotspots by 2020!

A recent study released by international software security group Kaspersky revealed that over ⅓ of people admit to logging into an unsecured, free public WiFi network at airports, cafes, or restaurants with their work device. About 25% admit that they have made a purchase, and input card or bank details while using public WiFi in the last 12 months. The study also revealed that 1 in 5 people and 3 in 10 senior business managers have been hit by cybercrime while abroad.

On average, in today’s black market, hackers are able to sell each stolen credit card for upwards of 30 dollars! With that kind of incentive, it’s safe to say that the recent increase in identity theft is directly related to the increase of Public Wi-Fi networks.

How do WiFi Hacks Happen?

You may be wondering how these hackers are able to infiltrate your computer. There are several different ways that a hacker will attempt to gain access to your computer, this comes in the form of sniffing, side-jacking, and honeypots.

Sniffing:

Sniffing is the most common tool a hacker will use for access. Sniffing is when a malicious individual uses readily available software to intercept data being sent to and from your device. This can occur when connecting to a Public WiFi that does not feature any encryption, the individual could possibly use the same login credentials to access accounts you use such as online banking or shopping.

Sidejacking:

This attack involves sniffing data packets to steal the user’s web cookies and hijack the session. While hackers may not have access your login info, they can impersonate you during your open session and make changes to your social media, or even send messages to your contacts.

Honeypotting:

And last but not least, there’s Honeypotting, also known as the Evil Twin attack. This is when a rogue WiFi network is created and appears as a legitimate connection. When users join the network, hackers will launch a man-in-the-middle attack, intercepting all data between you and the network.

Maintain WiFi Security – Automatically

In order to help fight against cyber theft, we have developed a new, cutting-edge Automatic WiFi Security Feature that will allow you to instantly and easily browse safely over Public WiFi.

Automatic Wi-Fi Protection, now available for all our VPN applications, automatically connects your device to a secure and encrypted VPN channel as soon as you connect to an unsecured, WiFi connection. You don’t even have to connect to the VPN!

Our apps allows you to browse the web with bank-level 256-bit encryption so you can protect your personal data from hackers attempting to steal your most valuable information. Enjoy the peace of mind that you can securely browse the Internet anytime, anywhere.